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The old capital of Thailand<\/h2><\/div>
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Find out what to do in Ayutthaya<\/strong>, considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an island at the confluence of three rivers, Chao Phraya River<\/a>, Lopburi River and Pa Sak River.
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Founded in 1350, it was, after Sukhothai<\/a>, the second capital of the Siam kingdom. Its geographical position made it one of the most important trading centers of Asia and, to this day, we can find traces of the presence of merchants from various points of the globe.<\/span><\/span>With temples and points of interest scattered over a vast area, it is a good idea to make a good plan of what to do in Ayutthaya. We recommend that, after negotiating the price well, you\u00a0 hire a tuk tuk and visit the city for a day.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Get ready to feel some differences in this city that, unlike much of Thailand<\/a>, is a muslim city and people may not be so expansive or smiling, nevertheless, quite welcoming. <\/span>In addition, you will not find as many english speakers as in Bangkok<\/a> or other places in the country. <\/span>Above all, prepare yourself, with our tips on what to do in Ayutthaya, for a day trip back in time when visiting temples like: Wat Chai Wattanaram<\/a>, Wat Mahathat<\/a>, Wat Na Phramen<\/a>, Wat Phanan choeng<\/a>, Wat Phra Sin Sanphet<\/a> and others.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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